Posts Categorized: North County Coastal

Sightsee San Diego

Posted October 31st, 2018 by Barry Berndes & filed under Amusement Park, Antiques, Apartment Rentals, Aquarium, Art Events, Attractions, Attractions in Balboa Park, Attractions in Carlsbad, Attractions in Coronado, Automotive Museums, Aviation Museums, Balboa Park, Balboa Park Museums, Bay Park, Bay Park Shopping, Bay View, Beach Front Hotels, Beach Rentals, Beer, Beer & Wine, Beer Gardens, Bike Rentals, Boat and Yacht Shows, Boat Docking, Boat Rentals, Borrego Springs, Botanical Gardens, Breweries, Cakes & Desserts, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Museums, Carlsbad Shopping, Carmel Valley, Casinos, Casinos with a Golf Course, Casinos With a Hotel, Casinos With a Resort, Casinos With Live Entertainment, Clairemont, Conventions, Coronado, Coronado Breakfast, Coronado Events, Coronado Restaurants, Coronado Shopping, Coupons, Cruises, Cuban, cuisine, Dancing, Del Mar, Diamonds, Dining With Views, Downtown, East County, East County Casinos, East Lake, East Village, El Cajon, El Cajon Museums, Embarcadero, Embarcadero Museums, Encinitas, Family Events, Featured on Main Page, Food and Restaurant Events, Galleries, Gaslamp Quarter, German, Getaways, Golden Triangle, Golf, Golf, Guadalupe Wineries, Hamburgers, Happy Hour, Harbor Cruises, Harbor Island, Harbor Island Restaurants, Hillcrest, Historic Museums, Historic Sites, Home Page Content, Horseback Riding, Hotels & Resorts, International Museums, Kearny Mesa, La Jolla, La Jolla Breakfast, La Jolla Restaurants, La Jolla Shopping, La Jolla Sports & Recreation, La Mesa, Lake View, Large Casinos, Liberty Station, Little Italy, Live Music, MCRD Graduation Party Venues, Mexican Hotels, Mexico Shopping, Microbreweries, Microbrewery, Middletown, Military, Military Museums, Miramar Road Museums, Mission Bay Sports & Recreation, Mission Beach, Mission Hills, Mission Valley, New Homes, Nightclub, Nightlife, North County Coastal, North County Coastal Weddings, North County Inland Weddings, North County Museums, North Park, Ocean Beach, Ocean Beach Breakfast, Ocean View, Oceanside, Oceanside Harbor & Marina, Oceanside Museums, Oceanside Weddings, Old Town, Old Town Breakfast, Old Town Museums, Old Town Shops, Old Town Weddings, Pacific Beach, Point Loma Breakfast, Point Loma Events, Point Loma Museums, Point Loma Restaurants, Point Loma Shopping, Poway, Railroad Museums, Rancho Santa Fe, Rancho Santa Fe, Real Estate, Relocation, Restaurant Blog, Restaurants, Restaurants, Rosarito Beach, Row4, San Diego, San Diego Bay Events, San Diego Family Weekend Getaways, San Diego Romantic Weekend Getaways, San Diego Wineries, Seafood, Seafood Fine Dining, Seaport Village, Shelter Island, South Bay, Sports Events, Staying in Carlsbad, Staying in Coronado, Staying in Del Mar, Staying in Downtown, Staying in Encinitas, Staying in La Jolla, Staying in Mission Valley, Street Fairs & Festivals, Suburbs, Temecula Wineries, Things to Do, Unique Hotels, View, Vista, Weddings, Wine Bars, Winery Tours.

Sightsee San Diego by Air, Land, & Sea is the Ultimate Tour Sightsee San Diego by Air, land, & Sea, is the untimate San Diego city tour especially because San Diego is a coastal city, wrapped around a beautiful natural harbor. Then up and down the coastline for 20 miles in both north and south… Read more »

Historical Museums in San Diego

Posted July 31st, 2017 by hannahmussey & filed under Antiques, Attractions, Attractions in Balboa Park, Attractions in Carlsbad, Attractions in Coronado, Attractions in Del Mar, Attractions in East County, Attractions in Encinitas, Attractions in La Jolla, Attractions in Lake Elsinore, Attractions in Mission Bay, Attractions in Oceanside, Attractions in Old Town, Attractions in Point Loma, Attractions in South Bay, Attractions in the Downtown Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park Corporate Meeting Venues, Balboa Park Museums, Balboa Park Weddings, Banquets and Catering, Business Events, Central San Diego, Coronado Corporate Meeting Venues, Coronado Weddings, Downtown Museums, East County, East County Corporate Meeting Venues, Escondido Museums, Historic Missions, Historic Museums, International Museums, Military Museums, Museums, Neighborhoods and Suburbs, North County Coastal, North County Inland, Point Loma & Shelter Island Weddings, Regional, Rosarito Beach, San Diego, San Diego Bay Events, San Diego Blog, San Diego City Tours, San Diego Coupon, San Diego Coupons, San Diego Events Calendar, San Diego Events Calendar Things To Do, San Diego Weddings, South Bay, South Bay Weddings, Temecula Weddings, Things to Do, Wedding Planners, Wedding Venues, Weddings.

Historical Museums in San Diego are a huge San Diego Attraction. Yes, there are nearly 100 fascinating Museum from aeronautical museums to veterans museums and everything in between. Fortunately, many museums are clustered together such as the 17 museums in Balboa Park. See the Balboa Park chapter and map, the Embarcadero, which is home to… Read more »

North Coast Repertory is an Intimate, Award-Winning Theatre in Solana Beach’s Lomas Santa Fe Plaza

Posted February 22nd, 2017 by marcos & filed under Art Events, Coupons, Live Theatre, North County Coastal, Solana Beach.

Around The World In 80 Days January 10 – February 11  Adapted by Mark Brown Novel by Jules Verne Stampeding elephants! Runaway trains! Unbridled humor! Reaching new heights! North Coast Rep skyrockets into the New Year with the dazzling San Diego premiere of the Jules Verne classic, AROUND THE WORLD IN EIGHTY DAYS, adapted by Mark Brown. Fearless adventurer Phileas… Read more »

Del Mar 2024 Fall Meet of Thoroughbred Racing Season Begins Oct. 31 – Dec 4

Posted January 8th, 2014 by Barry Berndes & filed under North County Coastal.

Del Mar is a delightful seaside resort town with a population of fewer than 5,000 affluent residents. Plus, it’s only 18.5 miles north of downtown San Diego via Interstate 5. Del Mar’s village-by-the-sea ambiance is an invitation to come and explore its beautiful wooded hillsides, magnificent beach, wonderful restaurants, fascinating shops, and beautiful homes. Del… Read more »

Encinitas Is a Hwy. 101 Beach Town Classic

Posted December 20th, 2013 by Barry Berndes & filed under North County Coastal.

Encinitas is a delightful North County coastal community located only 25 freeway miles north of downtown San Diego via Interstate 5. Its name, which means “live oaks” in Spanish, consists of five communities. Each one has its own unique small-town charm and interesting history, which makes each a rewarding discovery. They include Historic Encinitas, Leucadia,… Read more »

Award-Winning San Elijo Hills Offers Beautiful Homes

Posted December 19th, 2013 by Barry Berndes & filed under Home Page Content, New Homes, North County, North County Coastal, North County Inland.

San Elijo Hills is an exciting new, easy access, family-friendly, master-planned residential community on the hilltops and valleys of beautiful San Marcos. Yes, San Elijo Hills has it all including its ideal location on the highest point in San Diego’s coastal North County with commanding views of the blue Pacific and the beautiful California coast…. Read more »

Carlsbad Is a Coastal Getaway in San Diego

Posted December 17th, 2013 by Barry Berndes & filed under North County Coastal.

Carlsbad is home to miles of beautiful beaches, delightful shops, a highly acclaimed factory outlet, world-classs resorts, a city-owned golf course, excellent restaurants, and LEGOLAND® California. All of make Carlsbad a great place for a vacation as well as the perfect place to live. Carlsbad is also known for its famous Flower Fields, which bloom… Read more »

Oceanside is the Gateway City to San Diego

Posted December 17th, 2013 by Barry Berndes & filed under Neighborhoods and Suburbs, North County Coastal.

Oceanside is, indeed, an ideal Southern Cali­fornia coastal beach town with lots of small-town charm. It has a beautiful coastline with 3.5 miles of beautiful sandy beaches, a quaint New England-style harbor and the longest wooden pier on the West Coast to go along with its stellar year-round climate. Vacationers have been coming here for… Read more »

Il Fornaio Gourmet Italian Cuisine

Posted May 19th, 2013 by Barry Berndes & filed under Banquets & Catering, Bay View, Coronado, Coronado Restaurants, Corporate Meeting Venue, Del Mar, Del Mar Restaurants, Free Reservations, Happy Hour, happy hour, Italian, Italian Gourmet, Nightlife, North County Coastal, Ocean View, Party Venues, Rehearsal Dinners, Restaurants, Restaurants.

Coronado 1333 First Street Coronado, CA 92118 (619-437-4911) [hours] [map] [menu] Del Mar 1555 Camino Del Mar Suite 301 Del Mar, CA 92014 (858-755-8876) [hours] [map] [menu] Il Fornaio Gourmet Italian Cuisine with Bay & Ocean Views in Coronado & Del Mar Il Fornaio Gourmet Italian cuisine is an upscale restaurant chain with 20 locations… Read more »

Hunter Steakhouse is the Best Steakhouse in Oceanside

Posted May 16th, 2013 by Barry Berndes & filed under Balboa Park Wakes & Funerals, Banquet Venues, Banquets & Catering, Banquets and Catering, Bar & Bat Mitzvahs, Breakfast & Brunch, Catering, Cocktail Parties, Corporate Meeting Venue, Featured San Diego Restaurants, Happy Hour, happy hour, MCRD Graduation Party Venues, North County Coastal, Oceanside, Oceanside Restaurants, Party Venues, Rehearsal Dinners, Restaurants, Restaurants, Steak & Seafood, Steak House, Tailgate Party Food, Wakes & Funeral.

Hunter Steakhouse is a local favorite for good food with good friends, which offers the same warm atmosphere as the other locations. Each restaurant features several inviting dining rooms a friendly cocktail lounge and a banquet room which is perfect for family and corporate events. Ask to be seated next to the warm inviting fireplace… Read more »

Mission San Luis Rey : King of the Missions

Posted May 13th, 2013 by Barry Berndes & filed under Attractions, Attractions in Oceanside, Banquet Venues, Church, Historic Missions, Historic Museums, Historic Sites, Kids, Museums, North County Coastal, North County Coastal Weddings, North County Museums, Oceanside, Oceanside Museums, Oceanside Weddings, Wakes & Funeral, Wedding Venues, Weddings.

  Old Mission San Luis Rey at 4050 Mission Ave., Oceanside (760-757-3651) is known as the King of the Missions. It is the largest of the 21 missions that flourished here in the 1700s and 1800s. It’s the majestic jewel of early California history. The museum is open daily 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Prices for self-guided tours… Read more »

Teri Cafe with Three Locations to Serve You is Home to Memorable Teriyaki, Sushi & Noodles

Posted March 18th, 2011 by Barry Berndes & filed under Asian, Clairemont, Japanese & Sushi, Kearny Mesa Restaurants, Mission Valley, Mission Valley Restaurants, North County Coastal, Oceanside, Oceanside Restaurants, Sushi, Thai, Vegetarian, Vietnamese, Wifi.

Since 1987 the Teri Cafe has been serving the most delicious Japanese cuisine this side of Japan to a most appreciative audience of repeat customers. Each location is located in a local strip mall, so unless someone shares the good news of its location and delicious cuisine you probably will would never know it existed…. Read more »

Aryana Restaurant & Bar at the the Holiday Inn in Oceanside near the Marina offers Great Hotel Dining

Posted October 29th, 2010 by Barry Berndes & filed under American, American, Banquets & Catering, Bar, Breakfast & Brunch, cuisine, Happy Hour, location, North County Coastal, North County Coastal Breakfast, North County Coastal Weddings, Oceanside, Oceanside Harbor & Marina, Oceanside Restaurants, Oceanside Weddings, Restaurants, Wedding Venues.

Aryana Restaurant & Bar (6) at the Holiday Inn Oceanside Marina, is the first and only hotel in Oceanside with an on-site restaurant. It’s a delicious discovery. Don’t let the fact that the dining room is small and cozy fool you because their master chef is indeed a wizard when it comes to producing star-quality… Read more »

Ramada Inn Oceanside is Centrally Located Just One Mile Away From the Pier, Harbor and Beach

Posted October 9th, 2009 by Barry Berndes & filed under Hotels & Resorts, North County Coastal, Oceanside, Staying in Oceanside.

There are 67 newly remodeled rooms ($69–$149). It’s centrally located just one mile from the Oceanside Pier, harbor and beach. Plus it’s across the street from the Ocean’s Eleven Casino. Amenities include free Wi-Fi high-speed Internet, cable TV with HBO and ESPN, a complimentary continental breakfast, business center and free parking. Guest laundry, elevator access… Read more »

Horizon Christian Fellowship North County

Posted September 16th, 2009 by Barry Berndes & filed under Church, Del Mar, North County Coastal, Rancho Santa Fe, Rancho Santa Fe.

Horizon Christian Fellowship North County is one of San Diego’s most popular churches and located in Historic Rancho Santa Fe. It began as an outgrowth of Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa and Pastor Chuck Smith. Mike MacIntosh, an assistant pastor at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa was called by the Lord and sent by Pastor Chuck to begin a Bible study in San Diego in 1974.

Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa is a World Renowned Luxury Tennis Resort and Spa

Posted July 17th, 2009 by Barry Berndes & filed under Banquets & Catering, Breakfast & Brunch, Corporate Meeting Venue, Del Mar & Rancho Santa Fe Weddings, Hotels & Resorts, North County Breakfast, North County Coastal, Rancho Santa Fe, Wedding Venues.

Definitely plan to discover the impressive Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa. This world renowned tennis resort and spa is secluded in the beautiful foothills of Rancho Santa Fe. It has been rated among the top 20 most recommended resorts in the North America in the Reader’s choice poll in Conde Nast Traveler magazine for 2007…. Read more »

Morgan Run Club & Resort is an Escape to Historic Rancho Santa Fe For A Memorable Stay

Posted June 25th, 2009 by Barry Berndes & filed under California Coastal, California Cuisine, Del Mar, Del Mar Restaurants, Hotels & Resorts, North County Coastal, North County Inland Weddings, Rancho Santa Fe, Staying in Del Mar.

Morgan Run Resort comprises 66 boutique-style rooms and features lush landscaping, wonderful dining, golf and tennis facilities. They offer a distinctive collection of resort packages, including recreation, golf and tennis vacation packages to ensure that guests experience this Rancho Santa Fe resort to its fullest. So take a swing with one of the golf packages… Read more »

Leucadia/Encinitas Farmers' Market and Art Fair

Posted June 16th, 2009 by Barry Berndes & filed under Attractions, Attractions in Encinitas, Encinitas, Farmers' Markets, North County Coastal.

This Certified Farmer’s Market has been open since June 26, 2005! It takes place every Sunday from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at the Paul Ecke Elementary School, 185 Union Street (Corner of Vulcan and Union) and is sponsored by a partnership between Paul Ecke Central PTA and Leucadia 101 Main Street.

Del Mar Farmers' Market and Food Court

Posted June 16th, 2009 by Barry Berndes & filed under Attractions, Attractions in Del Mar, Del Mar, Farmers' Markets, North County Coastal.

The Del Mar Farmers’ Market continues to proudly boast of its international cuisine, wide range of art and gifts from around the world, regularly scheduled special events for the family and outdoor flavor, not to mention the freshest and finest meats, poultry, seafood, produce and flowers. Every Saturday from 1-4pm in the City Hall Parking… Read more »

Bonsall Farmers' Market and Open Air Faire

Posted June 16th, 2009 by Barry Berndes & filed under Attractions in Oceanside, Farmers' Markets, North County Coastal, Oceanside.

Fresh garden-to-table locally grown fruits and vegetables. Delicious, locally raised, hormone free meat. Locally made artisan cheese. Fresh artisan breads and pies.Culinary herbs. Exotic, hard-to-find plants. Organic fruit preserves and butters. Sweet honey and bee pollen. Greek style olive oil and mouth-watering olives. Hand-made Peruvian chocolates. Heavenly sweets and confections. Organic teas and beverages. Tasty… Read more »

Bistro 39 is a California Bistro Classics

Posted June 15th, 2009 by Barry Berndes & filed under American, American, Banquets & Catering, Carmel Valley, Carmel Valley, Corporate Meeting Venue, Del Mar, Del Mar Restaurants, Happy Hour, happy hour, North County Coastal, Party Venues, Rehearsal Dinners, Restaurants, Restaurants, Steak & Seafood.

Bistro 39 is a favorite restaurant for locals and out-of-towners alike. Its local appeal is because the word has gotten out that it’s not hotel food. So the numerous locals living in nearby apartments, condos and single-family homes come here to dine too. Meals ($10-$30). Plus, their chef, who graduated from a famous culinary school,… Read more »

The Original Pancake House with Five Locations Serves the Best Tasting Pancakes

Posted June 11th, 2009 by Barry Berndes & filed under Banquets & Catering, Banquets and Catering, Breakfast & Brunch, Breakfast & Lunch, Encinitas, Encinitas Restaurants, Kearny Mesa, Kearny Mesa Restaurants, Kid-Friendly Restaurants, Kids-2, Mission Valley, Mission Valley Breakfast, Mission Valley Restaurants, North County, North County Breakfast, North County Coastal, North County Coastal Breakfast, North County Inland Restaurants, Restaurants, Temecula, Temecula Restaurants, Vista.

You’ll definitely be happy with this discovery. A memorable gourmet meal is the apple pancakes, which are baked instead of cooked in a skillet. Other winners include blueberry pancakes, pecan pancakes, fresh potato pancakes, sourdough flapjacks, banana pancakes and Hawaiian pancakes. They also feature crepes, waffles and omelettes made with farm-fresh grade AA eggs.

Hooters is an American Original for Chicken Wings & Their Beautiful Hooters Girls

Posted May 25th, 2009 by Barry Berndes & filed under American, American, Downtown, Downtown Restaurants, Gaslamp Quarter, Gaslamp Quarter Restaurants, Happy Hour, Mission Valley, Mission Valley Restaurants, North County, North County Coastal, Oceanside, Oceanside Restaurants, Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Bernardo Restaurants, Restaurants, Restaurants.

Hooters is an American original. It’s delightfully tacky and totally unrefined. Hooters is world famous for their Hooters girls and delicious-tasting Buffalo-style chicken wings, which are served with mild, medium, hot and 911 sauces. Lots of customers are sports fans who come here to eat and watch their favorite sporting events on the numerous TVs. The… Read more »

Leucadia Pizzeria Serves The Best Tasting Pizzas, Pastas & More To Your Table or To Your Door

Posted May 19th, 2009 by Barry Berndes & filed under Banquets & Catering, Corporate Meeting Venue, Del Mar, Del Mar Restaurants, Delivery, Encinitas, Encinitas Restaurants, Happy Hour, Italian, La Jolla, La Jolla Restaurants, North County Coastal, Party Venues, Pizza, Rancho Santa Fe, Rancho Santa Fe, Restaurants.

A North County treasure for more than 25 years is Leucadia Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant. As you enter the restaurant the tantalizing aroma of freshly baked garlic bread fills the air, which is a promise of good things to come. They have dozens of delicious pastas and entrées to choose from. These include wonderful-tasting lasagna,… Read more »

The Fish Market Restaurant Is One of the Finest Seafood Restaurants in Romantic Del Mar

Posted May 12th, 2009 by Barry Berndes & filed under Banquets & Catering, Del Mar, Del Mar Restaurants, Happy Hour, happy hour, MCRD Graduation Party Venues, North County Coastal, Restaurants, Seafood, Seafood Fine Dining, Seafood Market.

With their classy decor, the recently remodeled The  Fish Market Restaurant is one of of the finest seafood restaurants on the West Coast. Winner of the Gold Medallion Award by the San Diego Restaurant Association for Best Seafood Casual Restaurant in San Diego. You’ll be impressed with their 100-plus seafood menu, oyster bar, cocktail bar… Read more »

Monterey Bay Canners on the Oceanside Harbor is Popular for Fresh Seafood & Famous Oyster Bar

Posted April 30th, 2009 by Barry Berndes & filed under 44th Edition OR, Banquets & Catering, Banquets and Catering, Bay View, Breakfast & Brunch, Breakfast & Lunch, Happy Hour, North County Coastal, North County Coastal Breakfast, Oceanside, Oceanside Harbor & Marina, Oceanside Harbor Restaurants, Oceanside Restaurants, Party Venues, Restaurants, Seafood.

Sit back, relax, and enjoy the harbor setting while you dine on perfectly prepared seafood, which is prepared fresh daily. A real treat is a filet of freshly caught tilapia. It’s mild and moist and will almost melt in your mouth. All of their seafood can be ordered mesquite broiled, blackened or sautéed and come… Read more »

Best Western Inn and Suites in Encinitas Offers Picturesque Hilltop Ocean Views & Nice Beds

Posted April 16th, 2009 by Barry Berndes & filed under Banquets & Catering, Encinitas, Encinitas Weddings, Hotels & Resorts, North County Coastal, North County Coastal Weddings, Restaurants, Staying in Encinitas, Wedding Venues.

Mention this review for a discount! Overlooking picturesque Moonlight Beach and beyond, Best Western Inn and Suites (1) features 94 rooms with large private balconies, 29 suites with kitchenettes, many with ocean views. This hilltop location has a conference room and inside cabana, which makes the perfect wedding venue, especially with Japanese Restaurant, Tomiko, being… Read more »

Rodeway Inn & Suites is Centrally Located Near Camp Pendleton, the Welcome Center & Beaches

Posted April 13th, 2009 by Barry Berndes & filed under Hotels & Resorts, North County Coastal, Oceanside, Oceanside Harbor & Marina, Staying in Oceanside, Staying in Oceanside Harbor.

There are 80 ocean and harbor view rooms ($65–$185). They are freeway close and also across the street from the California Welcome Center. Nonsmoking rooms are available as well as meeting rooms. A complimentary continental breakfast is featured each morning! Amenities include A/C, cable TV, HBO, a pool, free highspeed Internet, hair dryers, irons with… Read more »

Days Inn Oceanside Near Camp Pendleton Features Ocean View Rooms & Comfortable Suites

Posted April 13th, 2009 by Barry Berndes & filed under Hotels & Resorts, North County Coastal, Oceanside, Oceanside Harbor & Marina, Staying in Oceanside, Staying in Oceanside Harbor.

There are 80 rooms ($75–$145) and some have ocean views. A free continental breakfast is offered each morning. It’s the closest motel to Camp Pendleton’s main gate. It’s also only eight minutes from LEGOLAND California and four miles to Mission San Luis Rey! The comfortable suites feature high-speed wireless Internet, refrigerators and microwaves, as well… Read more »

La Quinta Inn Oceanside Offers 30% off Bay & Ocean View Rooms and is Freeway Close to Attractions

Posted April 13th, 2009 by Barry Berndes & filed under Hotels & Resorts, Military Wedding Venues, North County Coastal, North County Coastal Weddings, Oceanside, Oceanside Harbor & Marina, Oceanside Weddings, Staying in Oceanside, Staying in Oceanside Harbor, Wedding Venues.

There are 41 rooms ($109–$159). It’s located across the street from the California Welcome Center Oceanside. All rooms are nonsmoking and feature free highspeed Internet, complimentary deluxe continental breakfast, cable, microwaves, hair dryers and mini-fridges. Special group rates are available and pets are welcome. It’s also freeway close to LEGOLAND California, historic Mission San Luis… Read more »